Virtual Holy Communion Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has created an intriguing question and debate regarding whether churches can do Holy Communion, virtually.
The Power of an Invitation
“How did you come to visit Silverdale Lutheran?” I asked a new, now very faithful and connected couple, over a latte at a local coffee shop. Their reply was amazing […]
Who Do You Need Me to Be?
By Pastor Paula Burchill Many years ago in a mom’s group I was a part of, we were having a conversation about our kids. If I remember correctly, many of […]
Holy Week at Home
By Pastor Paula Lund Burchill Holy Week will be a totally new experience for us this year. As the week begins this Sunday April 5, we will watch Palm […]
Jesus Is in the Turbulence
By Pastor Paula Lund Burchill We have been sharing devotions with you most days this week, and will continue to do so. You get them in an email. They are […]
How do we Keep the Sabbath Now?
We can remember the Sabbath day even though we must refrain from public gatherings.
Prayer
By Pastor Paula Lund Burchill These are some scary and crazy times. New information keeps coming out about COVID-19. Costco ran out of toilet paper. Should we stay home […]
Evangelism
By Pastor Paula Lund Burchill I’ve been thinking about evangelism—telling people about Jesus. Many of us don’t like that word at all, worrying about being pushy or driving people […]
Epiphany
By Pastor Paula Lund Burchill We have begun the season of Epiphany which will last until we begin Lent at the end of February. During Epiphany we hear stories […]
Is Your Picture of Jesus Accurate?
My concern is that some, upon encountering a harsh or difficult saying, will let that particular saying cover or color the whole of one’s understand of Jesus.
Showing Your Scars
By Pastor Paula Lund Burchill Well the Seahawks didn’t make their win look easy once again. They led by twenty and with 5 minutes to go almost blew it. […]
Present
By Pastor Paula Lund Burchill I have said that one of my biggest sabbatical “accomplishments” was that I was able to be very present each day. This is not […]
